Commodity Compass – 11/08 – Pressured US Tariff Policies Rattle Markets this Week

This week, commodity prices slid broadly as global equity markets de-risked and traders grew cautious about growth prospects. The ongoing U.S. government shutdown — now the longest in history — continued to cloud economic visibility, with consumer sentiment plunging to its lowest levels in years. Private-sector jobs data further whispered caution: the latest surveys showed significant weakness and announced layoffs, amplifying fears of a slowing economy.